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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Q: When does swelling after breast augmentation begin to subside? asked by Kcali california
A:
Swelling after breast implant surgery is known as edema. Edema may persist in the acute setting for two to four weeks, and mildly in the chronic setting for up to 6 months.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Undergraduate: University of California Los Angeles, 1994 Division of College Honors Medical School: University of California at Los Angeles, 1998 |
| Post-medical school training | Residency: General Surgery, University of California, San Diego, 1998-2002 Other training: Plastic Surgery, University of California, Irvine, 2002-2005 |
| Hospital affiliations | St. John's Hospital, Santa Monica California |
| Medical or professional license | CA |
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| Location | Kare Plastic Surgery & Skin Health Clinic 1301 20th St St. Johns Medical Plaza - Suite 240 Santa Monica, CA View map |
Comments from Raffy Karamanoukian, MD on RealSelf.com
- I had silicone injections and dont know what to do: "Silicone injections are theoretically inert but can cause serious..."
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- What are Silskin Silicone Injections?: "Invariably, silicone has a highly unpredictable safety profile. In clinical..."
Treatments offered by Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
AccutaneAcne surgery
AlloDerm
Arm lift
Bio-alcamid
Blue peel
Body lift
Botox
Brazilian butt lift
Breast implant removal
Breast implants
Breast lift
Breast reconstruction
Breast reduction
Brow lift
Butt augmentation
Butt implants
Calf implant
Captique
Cellulite treatment
Cheek augmentation
Cheek lift
Chemical peel
Chin implant
Chin liposuction
Collagen injection
Contour thread lift
Cosmelan
Deep plane facelift
Dermabrasion
Dermaplaning
Dysport
Ear surgery
Electrolysis
Elevess
Endermologie
Evolence
Eyelash transplant
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial
Fat transfer
Forehead lift
Fraxel Laser
Fraxel Repair
Glycolic peel
Hair transplant
Hyaluronidase
Isolaz
Labiaplasty
Laser facelift
Laser hair removal
Laser neck lift
Laser resurfacing
Latisse
Lip augmentation
Lip lift
Lipodissolve
Lipoma removal
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Lower body lift
Lower face lift
Male breast reduction
Microdermabrasion
Mini lift
Mini tummy tuck
Neck lift
Nipple surgery
Perlane
Pulsed dye laser
Restylane
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic peel
Scar removal
Sclerotherapy
Sculptra
Septoplasty
TCA peel
Tumescent liposuction
Tummy tuck
V Beam
Vaginal rejuvenation
Vaser Liposuction
Vein treatment
Vibraderm
Articles by Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
- Restylane Injections and Postprocedural Bruising and Swelling
- Obagi Nuderm vs. Clenziderm - Which is better?
- Reducing Surgical Bruising and Inflammation using Natural Arnica montana tablets
- Conditioning your skin with the Obagi Nuderm program: Preoperative program
- Is clinical recurrence required for Mohs Micrographic Surgery?

